After more than two decades of delays, the community’s anticipation for a new Union Pacific Park is finally set to culminate in a long-awaited opening. Funding for these improvements will be […]
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Approximately 150 to 200 protesters cycled in and out outside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, voicing their opposition to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s […]
Richard Lee Hopping, a visionary in the field of optometry and a dedicated community figure, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 97 in Fullerton, California. Hopping’s remarkable life […]
Also, from “s–thole countries” to “s–thole cities.” Now that my Google feed has been trained to fetch stories about the unhoused in cities around the world, two themes are emerging: first, despite […]
Imagine a revitalized Fullerton, where the hundreds of thousands of trees that were removed over the years are restored to their former glory. Picture a city where cycling is not only […]
Once upon a time, possibly this very time, Americans believed that lemmings threw themselves off cliffs in a kind of unspoken but intentional suicide pact. We believed this because Walt Disney, in […]
Ethan Coen’s third solo outing, Honey Don’t, is a reminder that the Coen brothers were always better together. Classics like The Big Lebowski, Fargo, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? balanced Ethan’s irreverent humor with Joel’s self-conscious artistry. Honey Don’t offers the familiar […]
Live Music Open Jam and a chance to contribute to an organization assisting immigrants families happens tonight beginning at 6:30pm Saturday, September 6 at the wonderful Mediterranean restaurant Les Amis, 128 W […]
The City of Fullerton Parks & Recreation Department, Smile Generation®, and KABOOM! are teaming up to bring a new kid-designed, community-built playground to Union Pacific Park—revitalizing a beloved neighborhood space and ensuring […]
Residents submitted a petition on May 6, 2025, to stop the construction of condominiums off Harbor Boulevard and Hermosa Drive. Many neighbors opposed the project, arguing it would disrupt their quality of […]
Tracking Where Our Garbage Goes: A Tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Walking around my Fullerton neighborhood back in July, it was hard not to notice […]
Tegan Yoon Named Young Observer Editor, Edyn Mai Transitions to UCI The Fullerton Observer has appointed Tegan Yoon as the new Young Observer Editor, succeeding Edyn Mai, who is pursuing a Literary […]
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) representatives held a community meeting on August 21 outlining proposed improvements to the Fullerton Transportation Center and the LA to Anaheim HSR segment. Tyler Bonstead, Project […]
Boycott Chevron! That’s the message motorists on the 5 Freeway saw when looking up from their Friday afternoon commute and seeing protest banners at the Main Street overpass in Santa Ana. The […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is set to host an important update regarding the Los Angeles to Anaheim (LA-A) Project Section. Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to participate […]
Summary of Public Comments Orange County Workforce Innovation High School • Mercedes Corona: Shared her positive experiences as a graduate of Orange County Workforce Innovation High School, expressing gratitude for the support […]
As California grapples with a deepening homelessness crisis, the urgent need for viable solutions has never been clearer. Among the most vulnerable groups affected are senior citizens, who face homelessness at higher […]
Below are vetted groups that are helping the people of Gaza as they struggle to stay alive. Your donations of any amount help. All are top rated on Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org). […]
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“I was born on June 24th; six months from Christmas Eve (I planned it that way so I could get presents every six months).” –Jere Greene After their mother passed in 2023, my […]
Every September since 2008, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of extending compassion, care, and resources to those who may be facing the thought of harming themselves by suicide. […]
The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is set to hold its Community Monthly Meeting on Monday, September 8, from 10 to 11:30 AM. The event will take place at 320 W. Elm Avenue […]
In a remarkable display of skill and luck, local golfer Kari Burke achieved a hole-in-one at the 11th hole of Birch Hills Golf Course on Friday, August 15, 2025. The stunning shot […]
Residents near 3061 Madison are expressing increasing frustration as loud house parties continue to disrupt the neighborhood late into the night. Don Waterbury, a neighbor deeply affected by the disturbances, claims that […]
In a morning operation that left the community shaken, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid at a local car wash on the corner of Union Avenue and Harbor Boulevard […]
23 trade unions and the Orange County Labor Federation announced the creation of the UniteKnotts Coalition during a press conference on August 20, 2025, at 10 AM, at the corner of […]
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung opened the meeting on August 19, 2025. Jung: I’m going to call on our city attorney before we go to public comments just to advise both the public […]
All councilmembers were present as over 150 residents gathered at the 4 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025, closed session at City Hall. Approximately 39 spoke in favor of the city supporting […]
The Good Hands for One (GH4One) organization celebrated its dedicated volunteers during an uplifting award ceremony at the Fullerton Public Library on August 16, 2025. President Lena Ko and Vice President Lauren […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is preparing the Bikeways Connectivity Study to identify opportunities for improving bicycle safety and connectivity across Orange County. The study will identify streets on the Master […]
The debut of Lotteria, the iconic Japanese-Korean fast-food brand, drew a crowd of eager patrons on W. Orangethorpe as they lined up with black umbrellas to shield themselves from the […]
A local family and their three children are fighting for their lives and safety. The family is seeking legal asylum in the US after fleeing brutal persecution in their home country. The […]
The ongoing debate within the Fullerton City Council regarding the potential joining of a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked public concern and demands for transparency. Critics argue that […]
